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R81 GWV

1998 Suzuki GN125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,129 mi
Last recorded34,129 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GN12516,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 GWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGN125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 34,129 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 34,129 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 32,838 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 31,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 29,209 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 29,209 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,914 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

Fail 5 Feb 2021 25,784 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Beam is totaly incorrect, no decernible pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre is perished on side walls

Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,807 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 21,807 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,341 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 21,341 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,168 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki GN125?

Based on 18,615 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
873
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 292
Drive chain excessively loose 278
Drive chain worn to excess 243
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 217
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R81 GWV is a 1998 Suzuki GN125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GN125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 16,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GN125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R81 GWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GN125 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GN125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R81 GWV is a 1998 Suzuki GN125, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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